“Horizon” is Tourist LeMC’s musical pep-talk to himself and to anyone who feels overwhelmed by the world. He looks at the news, sees fires near and far, and wonders if it is foolish to keep hoping. One moment he is a misanthrope ready to give up, the next he is buoyed by the love of his friends and family. The Belgian storyteller flips between history class – “we have had it worse” – and present-day anxiety, admitting he has no magic wand anymore. Yet each verse is a step on an invisible staircase, every note lifting him until he can just make out the horizon.
At its core, the song is about using music, optimism and shared humanity as a compass when you feel lost. Tourist LeMC confesses that big philosophies escape him, but a melody in his ear keeps him moving forward. He knows a fresh start is needed, even if it may not arrive today – maybe tomorrow. By blending honest doubt with gentle hope, “Horizon” turns personal frustration into a collective rallying cry: keep climbing, keep singing, and eventually the skyline of a brighter future will come into view. 🎶